Forest Elbow

93%

18 reviews

· Bungendore, New South Wales · 68 acres

Hosted by Billy T.

RV/tent site

· 8 guests max

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Staff verified

Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.

We are a 5 min drive to the historic township of Bungendore where you can find plenty of shopping and cafes. It's just a 25 min drive to Queanbeyan and a 30 min drive to Canberra CBD. We are about 1.5 hours from Batemans Bay and the NSW south coast. The night sky here is mesmerising. The milky way core is visible from January through to November and is an astrophotographer's dream. Bring a camera!Our property is set up on a hill overlooking the valley towards Lake George. The campsites have flat grassy areas with rows of pine trees around two sides of the camping area. This campsite suits self-contained campers who bring their own camping toilet/shower, and drinking water supply. Your dog is welcome (on leash). It's a a short walk uphill where you can see and photograph the amazing sunsets over lake George and Smiths Gap. In the mornings you can see the fog blanketing the lower parts of the valley as the sun rises. The night sky here is mesmerising. The milky way core is visible from January through to November and is an astrophotographer's dream. Bring a camera! We are a 5 min drive to the historic township of Bungendore where you can find plenty of shopping and cafes. It's just a 25 min drive to Queanbeyan and a 30 min drive to Canberra CBD. We are about 1.5 hours from Batemans Bay and the NSW south coast.

RV details

Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 25 feet allowed

Pull-in site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Requires leveling

Generators allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

8 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit. If ring ahead might be able to supply fire wood at there cost

Pets allowed

On leash. Clean up after animals

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

Bins available

Trash bin

No potable water

Bring your own water

No showers

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Park at listing

Wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Dozen eggsgood

AU$5.00

fresh eggs from Farm

Firewood bundlegood

AU$22.00

Start your trip off right with a bundle of firewood waiting for you at your camp for your first campfire.

Reviews

93% Recommend27 ratings · 18 reviews

Morgan R.

5 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

16 ft car · With pets

Great place to pull up camp for the night, beside the highway so no lengthy detours on your trip! I’m a solo female who felt super safe here with great phone reception and cleared land. You can hear the odd traffic but didn’t bother me at all. Would stay again if travelling through

Hannah P.

4 reviews

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· March 2025

Camping with family and our dog!

Tent · With pets

We loved camping in our tent at Forest Elbow. It was a private, spacious, flat and dry site with a fire pit and just 5 mins drive to Bungendore with its lovely shops and cafes. Kylie kindly showed us all her animals, our son loved feeding the Alpacas! even though there was plenty of room we our dog on a lead as she could have gotten through some of the fences onto a busy road.

Timothy T.

4 reviews

Mixed feelings

· January 2025

Tent · With kids

Site itself was great, with beautiful views back towards the farm, sheep and cows grazing. We enjoyed looking at the stars with our children. The site is close to a major road and as we were camping in a tent with our children the noise from the road kept them awake during the night.

A W.

6 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· January 2025

19 ft travel trailer · Group trip

Was a lovely area to spend the night. The hosts were welcoming and we enjoyed a lovely evening with our family under the stars around a warm camp fire. Would stay again! Thank you

Catherine C.

8 reviews

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· June 2024

Great Flat site Easy to access

25 ft pop-up camper

This is a lovely flat site with a fantastic stone fire pit. It has easy access and the views from the top of the hill are spectacular (well worth the walk) Super close to Bungendore, we had a delicious breakfast and great coffee at Cafe Woodworks. It is worth noting that this site backs directly onto the Kings Highway, and whilst you can’t see the highway due to mature trees there is a fair amount of traffic noise.

Toni P.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2024

Beautiful, farm stay

17 ft pop-up camper · With kids

We had our first EVER trip in our new hybrid caravan. The land was beautiful, easy to get to and easy to setuo camp on. Our kids loved seeing the animals and running around next to the lavender bushes. Location is fantastic, very close to the Bungendore village. The hosts were lovely and showd us where to park up and what to see on their farm. I would stay here again💓💙

Location

Bungendore, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Ngunawal First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking